March/April 2015 - Church of Our Saviour

2015
March—April
Volume 2
Church of Our Saviour
Dear friends,
Throughout March, we will journey through the season of Lent. It seems this season often gets
portrayed as one of total austerity, a drudge even, as things are given up and attention is given to
repentance. And yet, the season should have such a different tenor. The editors of Bread and Wine,
a collection of writings, are worth quoting:
‘Lent should never be morose- an annual ordeal during which we begrudgingly forgo
a handful of pleasures. Instead, we ought to approach Lent as an opportunity, not a
requirement. After all, it is meant to be the church’s springtime, a time when, out of
the darkness of sin’s winter, a repentant, empowered people emerges. No wonder
one liturgy refers to it as “this joyful season.” Put another way, Lent is the season in
which we ought to be surprised by joy. Our self-sacrifices serve no purpose unless, by
laying aside this or that desire, we are able to focus on our heart’s deepest longing:
unity with Christ. In him- in his suffering and death, his resurrection and triumph- we
find our truest joy.’1
May you discover Lent as a spring for your soul.
Peace,
Melinda
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Editorial note, Bread and Wine, (Walden: Plough Publishing House, 2003), xvi.
Save the Date!
Lenten Book Study
Every Wednesday
until March 25th
at 5p.
Easter Baskets
Join us on March 15th
to make Easter bags
for children of
Food Pantry.
Holy Week
Maundy Thursday:
Good Friday:
Easter Vigil:
Easter Sunday
Lunch Bunch
5p
5p
7:15p
9a
Join us on
March 9th and
April 13th at
Buck’s Pizza.
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Diocesan Email List
Stay in touch with Diocesan news, events and stories. Join the Diocesan email list
by going to the "Contact Us" page on the Diocesan web site www.dionwpa.org and
clicking on the "Join Our Email List" link. If you need assistance or have questions,
contact Julien at [email protected].
Easter Bags
Each year we provide a small bag of goodies for the children whose families use
the food pantry. We are asking folks to contribute bags of candy, stickers, etc. for
the bags; please bring your items to the church office. We will be putting the bags
together on 15 March, following worship.
Pilgrim Road
Join us on Wednesdays in March, from 5-6p as we discuss the book, Pilgrim Road.
Written by a monk who traveled the world, the reading for each day in Lent is a
short reflection piece on his experiences as they relate to this season.
Holy Week & Easter Services
Maundy Thursday service:
Good Friday service:
Easter Vigil, Saturday service:
Easter Sunday
5p
5p
7:15p
9a
Lunch Bunch
On 9 March and 13 April, the Lunch Bunch will be held at the DuBois Community
Center. Formerly the Senior Center, the building is located on Maple Ave., next to
the Medicine Shop. Please sign up by the Friday before the bunch meets, as we have
to call and let the Center know how many to expect. This is a great way to get out
into our community.
The Forward
Julien Goulet at the Diocesan Office is working very hard to increase communication
among the parishes who make up the Diocese of Northwestern PA. 'The Forward' is
now a blog with articles by different folks in the diocese as well as upcoming events
and interesting happenings. Check it out at: http://dionwpanews.org.
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March & April 2015
If you are unable to serve your assigned day, please arrange a substitute, trade,
or contact Mary. If you would like to join this ministry,
contact Mary Jones (371-4086; [email protected]) or the church office.
Attendance and Finances
January
YTD
43
43
Offering
Total
7,569.00
7,569.00
Income
7,824.00
7,824.00
Expenses
6,386.65
6,386.65
Profit/Loss
1,437.35
1,437.34
Average
Attendance
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Birthdays
March
April
1
4
7
9
20
21
23
30
31
Joe Saricks
Rob McFadden
Anthony Chase
Alex Chezosky
Jackie Mitchell
Phil Engle
John Wells
Susanne Waitkus
Ruth Longfritz
9
13
15
21
23
22
24
Shirley Ruttinger
Morgan Carnahan
Sean DuBois
Donna Wells
Chelsea Mortimer
Sandy Bailey
Gail Mizner
Charmaine Dungey
Anniversaries
April
9
12
17
18
23
30
John & Donna Wells
Bill & Heather Chase
Mark & Karen Markievich
Terry & Pat Allen
Curtis (Buster) & Judy Aughenbaugh
Dan & Laura Reed
Mark your Calendars
Easter Baskets for Food Pantry
Lunch Bunch
March 8th
March 9th &
April 13th
Maundy Thursday Services
April 2nd
Good Friday Services
April 3rd
Easter Vigil Services
April 4th
Easter Bags
April 15th
400 Liberty Blvd.
P.O. Box 503
DuBois, PA 15801
Betty Baldwin
11 W Long Ave, Apt. J
Dubois, PA 15801
400 Liberty Blvd.
P.O. Box 503
DuBois PA 15801
Phone:
(814) 371-8810
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Web Site:
duboisepiscopal.org